Research shows that when any community shares common values and has common goals, the likelihood of conflict is greatly reduced. Joining our learning community means accepting and celebrating these core values, which are:
RESPECT
• Treat others as you would like to be treated
• Practice courtesy in speech and manners
• Act with kindness toward others
• Take care of our environment
• Promote a safe and productive atmosphere
RESPONSIBILITY
• Accept the consequences of your choices
• Pursue your own learning and help others do the same
• Make wise choices about personal health and safety
• Participate in building a strong ASH community
• Admit mistakes and learn from them
INTEGRITY
• Tell the truth
• Keep your word
• Respect each others’ property
• Follow through on commitments
• Demonstrate the courage to be yourself
EMPATHY
• Value others
• Celebrate diversity
• Understand differing beliefs and behaviors
• Reject actions that hurt or offend others
• Practice forgiveness
COMMUNICATION
• Use appropriate language
• Provide and seek information
• Present your convictions considerately
• Listen with an open mind
• Resolve conflict peacefully